Western Veterinary Conference provides comprehensive continuing education to veterinary professionals in a world-class destination - Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world. International authorities and emerging speakers present state-of-the-art hands-on labs in a comfortable environment. WVC is an interactive educational opportunity and networking event for the progressive veterinary community.

In addition to our first Joplin blog post by Randy Wilson, BS, CVT, we have added two more Joplin experience stories to the NAVTA blog. Click here to read Randy, Heather, and Anita's posts. We are still accepting submissions as well as interested bloggers. If you have a blog idea or something you would like to share with NAVTA members, email editor@navta.net.

NAVTA Conference Speaker Profile:

Gayle Millard, DVM

Gayle Millard, DVM received her B.S. and D.V.M from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Millard's practice experience includes Emergency Medicine, relief work, practice ownership, rural practice, large full-service urban practice, and 6.5 years industry experience. She currently works as a Senior Technical Services Veterinarian at Merial, LTD. for the Tex-Mex District.

Dr. Millard will be holding a workshop on Effective Exam Room Communications on Saturday, November 19, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

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Make sure to register for the NAVTA Annual Conference!

If you have yet to register for the NAVTA Annual conference, clickhereto visit our online registration page orherefor a printable schedule and registration form. Scholarships are still available. Those interested must be a NAVTA member in good standing and submit a 500 word (or less) essay on why you want to attend the conference. Fill out the online application at the bottom of the conference registration page or email info@navta.net. The conference will take place November 18 - 20, 2011, in Washington, DC and will feature a number of knowledgable speakers and networking opportunities.

NVTW is almost one month away!

National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW) is scheduled for October 9 - 15, 2011. This year's theme is "Pets & Vets need Techs". We hope you are planning on celebrating this annual event. Visit our website for the NVTW 2011 Media Kit and email editor@navta.net to let us know how you are observing this week!